The NFL, which has existed for over a century to date, indeed has had its momentous moments that remain in the memory of its fans. Some of the best plays include the Immaculate Reception, Music City Miracle, and The Catch, while others are mind-blowing performances like Barry Sanders' 10-tackle break and inside-out touchdown run. Here are some of the greatest NFL plays of all time.
Dallas Cowboys
It was Roger Staubach who executed the famous "Hail Mary" play in 1975, which gave the Dallas Cowboys a 17-14 victory on a 50-yard touchdown pass to Drew Pearson, later referred to as the "Hail Mary," which made his name a legend in football.
San Francisco 49ers
During the 1981 NFC Championship Game, Joe Montana made a crucial play to avoid Cowboy pressure, then found Dwight Clark in the end zone for a 28-21 win. Perfection gave Montana the nickname "Joe Cool," and two weeks later the 49ers won their first Super Bowl, with a dynasty unfolding.
New Orleans Saints
The Colts were beating the Saints 10-6 at halftime of Super Bowl XLIV when coach Sean Payton made one of the gutsiest calls in Super Bowl history. Instead of kicking off to the Colts to start the second half, Payton called for an onside kick, catching everyone by surprise. The Saints recovered the kick and went on to win the game 31-17.
New York Jets
With a gnawing feeling of questioning his own skills, Darrelle Revis made a great interception against the San Diego Chargers in 2010, tucking away a pass from Phillip Rivers. The ball caromed off Jackson's legs and up in the air, and Revis cradled the interception as he lay on his back to secure the playoff implications of the game.
Jacksonville Jaguars
For an expansion franchise that entered the league just two years prior, the Jaguars' first season was about as successful as it gets. But still, the team wasn't satisfied with just making the playoffs. The heavily favored Broncos were next, and QB Mark Brunell knew he had the ability to lead his squad to victory. In that pivotal 4th quarter drive, Brunell managed to uncork a 30-yard quarterback scramble that avoided several defenders to stay in bounds and kept the clock moving. On the next play, he threw a 21-yard TD pass to seal the victory.
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